Please note: The U.S. Passport Agency has advised that applicants should expect routine processing time to be four to six weeks from time of application submittal until receipt of passport. If passport is needed in less than six weeks, expedite processing is under three weeks for an additional $60 fee.
To obtain a U.S. Passport Book/Card you will need to present all of the following items at the Clerk’s office:
- Proof of citizenship (certified birth certificate or original naturalization certificate).
- A valid picture identification (driver’s license).
- One 2 inch x 2 inch passport photo (photo service available).
- A completed (but not signed) Passport application, which is available at the County Clerk’s Office or online.
- Appropriate fees: You will make 2 payments via Check, Cashier’s Check or Money Order. One will be to the US Department of State and one to Douglas County Clerk for the amounts outlined below.
- ALL applicants must be present when applying, including all minors regardless of age.
Office Locations
Passport Photo Service available – cost $7.
Carson Valley
County Clerk’s Office
(775) 782-9014
Hours 9 am – 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday
1616 8th Street
Minden, Nevada
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Stateline
County Clerk’s Office
(775) 586-7290
Hours 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday (Note: limited staff during lunch hours)
175 Highway 50 (@ Tahoe General Services)
Stateline, Nevada
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Travel Documents for U.S. Citizens
Apply for one or both, it’s your choice.
U.S. Passport Book
Valid for travel by air, sea or land.
Validity:
- 10 years for age 16 and over
- 5 years for under 16
Size:
- 5” x 3 ½” (when unopened)
Cost for first time applicants
- Age 16 and over ($110 to USDS, $35 to Clerk)
- Under 16 ($80 to USDS, $35 to Clerk)
Cost for U.S. Passport book renewal
- $110 for adults
U.S. Passport Card
Not for travel by air. Valid for land and sea crossings between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean only.
Validity:
- 10 years for age 16 and over
- 5 years for under 16
Size:
- Wallet size
Cost for first time applicants
- Age 16 and over ($30 to USDS, $35 to Clerk)
- Under age 16 ($15 to USDS, $35 to Clerk)
Cost for U.S. Passport book holders
- $30 for adults
If you apply for both documents at the same time:
- Cost for first time applicants
- Age 16 and over ($140.00 to USDS, $35 to Clerk)
- Under age 16 ($95 to USDS, $35 to Clerk)
- To check status after applying – Call 1-877-487-2778
- Or email npic@state.gov
Complete passport application information here.
